The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 23,100

€ 26,300

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI is 8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 D5
56.1
70.7
80.7
57
70.2
80.3
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
57 in
104.3
175.4
103.9
167.4
175.4 in
Length
167.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 D5
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.23 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 D5
PDE
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 D5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
▶ REPLAY
21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.25 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
601 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft